Intellectual Property | USA

Alston & Bird has an extensive, well-established practice with a deep and broad pool of expertise across the intellectual property spectrum. Acts for both local and national clients in connection with a range of issues from portfolio management to infringement litigation. Frequently advises on IP issues involving cutting-edge technology and regularly acts on PTAB matters.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has an impressive Winston-Salem and Raleigh-based group with demonstrable expertise in industries including pharmaceuticals, IT and financial services. The firm provides cross-border counsel and representation for clients in relation to patent prosecution and litigation, IP due diligence and copyright and trademark matters.

Womble Bond Dickinson US has a recognized prowess in the intellectual property field, with particular strength in patent and trademark issues. The group handles patent prosecution, licensing and enforcement matters. The firm has a deep bench with experience handling portfolios on behalf of national and international clients.

Burr & Forman assists clients with a wide variety of IP matters, including litigation, licensing and patent and trademark prosecution. The team works for a range of clientele from universities to technology companies and companies in the hospitality industry.

Moore & Van Allen has a respected practice offering clients broad coverage in the patent and trademark spaces. The group has sector-specific experience pertaining to a range of areas including manufacturing, computing and financial services. The team is experienced in transactional work and licensing work, as well as contentious matters, and also offers expertise in advising on portfolio management.

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is highly regarded for its handling of transactional and litigation mandates for clients in the technological, pharmaceutical and manufacturing fields, among others. The group has particular excellence in trademark and copyright matters and demonstrates expertise in patent litigation.

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP continues to handle substantial work on transactional and contentious IP matters for a variety of technology companies in the Research Triangle. The group is especially well regarded for its work in the life sciences and agricultural technology.

Williams Mullen is noted for its strength in the patent litigation space. The team is experienced in acting for software and technology clients and increasingly active representing agricultural and biochemical clients in both contentious and noncontentious settings. The group also offers notable expertise across a range of trademark matters.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a solid reputation in complex, large-scale IP litigation, with additional excellence in registration, licensing and clearance matters. The group has notable experience in IP issues specific to the media industry and is skilled at handling patent, trademark and copyright infringement disputes.

Coats & Bennett PLLC is a respected Cary-based boutique with expertise spanning the gamut of IP work. The group has noted experience in complex disputes, as well as advising clients on prosecution and strategy.

K&L Gates is a notable global firm with an increasingly prominent North Carolina-based IP group. The firm is frequently called upon by clients in highly technical industries seeking advice on patent prosecution and portfolio management, as well as complex disputes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP houses a noted group adept at handling patent and mark prosecution and portfolio management. The team is called upon by clients from a broad range of industries, including life sciences, tech and manufacturing.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP houses notable expertise in patent prosecution and strategy advice for clients in highly technical industries. The group also has an impressive track record in complex disputes.

Ward and Smith PA is a respected team offering a full range of IP litigation services. The firm serves as lead counsel for clients on disputes involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. The group also advises clients on IP matters including foreign trademark filing and federal trademark applications.